Etymology
Origin of leaving
First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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For one thing, notes UC Berkeley economist Gabriel Zucman, an advocate of wealth taxes generally, “it has become impossible to avoid the tax by leaving the state.”
From Los Angeles Times
Generations of whaling all but eliminated the western population — leaving only about 150 alive today off of East Asia and Russia.
From Los Angeles Times
Though U-Haul did not specify the reasons for the exodus, California demographers tracking the trend point to the cost of living and housing affordability as the top reasons for leaving.
From Los Angeles Times
By leaving the couple of hours between posts “to me, reeks of some sort of impropriety,” Adami said.
From MarketWatch
Few studies tracked participants after treatment ended, leaving the long-term impact unclear.
From Science Daily
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